Author: Codey Orgill

  • Understanding The Difference In Chainring Sizes

    Understanding The Difference In Chainring Sizes

    So you want a larger or maybe smaller sized chainring? This article is best suited for those looking to change their current chainring to something smaller to help get you up those rather steep hills easier. I am looking for a smaller chainring for my gravel bike to climb tough…

  • Best 22 Swept Back Handlebars – Most Comfortable MTB Handlebars

    Best 22 Swept Back Handlebars – Most Comfortable MTB Handlebars

    Are you looking for some swept-back handlebars? Some bicycle handlebars for sitting upright? This article includes some of the best options for the best posture and comfort on a bike. Especially if you plan extended multiple-day bikepacking trips, these handlebars can be a real benefit for your back. These handlebars…

  • Gravel Bike For Touring – 6 Best Gravel Bikes For Touring!

    Gravel Bike For Touring – 6 Best Gravel Bikes For Touring!

    Updated: 17th March 2024 The question of whether a gravel bike is suitable for longer bicycle tours receives a definitive yes. However, before you rush to purchase a gravel bike, it’s essential to consider several factors to ensure it meets your needs and preferences. Are gravel bikes good for touring?…

  • Aluminum Odyssey: Discover the Best Gravel Bikes for Road and Beyond

    Aluminum Odyssey: Discover the Best Gravel Bikes for Road and Beyond

    Are you looking for a aluminum gravel bike? Is it your first gravel grinder? Aluminum gravel bikes are often some of the more budget friendly options out there. And can make a great option if you are a beginner gravel rider. Sam with steel you can also get some good…

  • Bikepacking On A Road Bike – Tips And Road Bike Set Ups

    Bikepacking On A Road Bike – Tips And Road Bike Set Ups

    If you’re usually a commuter or a racer who wants to push themselves into more adventurous cycling but you don’t want to buy a second bike we are exploring how you can set up your road bike for the ultimate bikepacking adventure. Some frames aren’t set up to carry a…

  • One Gear, Infinite Adventures: The Single-Speed Bikepacking Guide

    One Gear, Infinite Adventures: The Single-Speed Bikepacking Guide

    Sick of derailleur mechanicals? Can’t afford a Rohloff? Love having a bit more time off the bike to lap up the views? Sucker for punishment? Need a new challenge? If you’re answering ‘yes’ to these then have you considered single speed bikepacking or single speed touring?  In this article we…

  • Bikepacking France – Routes And Must Visit Places

    Bikepacking France – Routes And Must Visit Places

    Whether you’re after some serious alpine climbs or a relaxing glass of red amongst the vines there’s no doubt France has something for your wish list. The home of the world famous ‘Tour de France’ road cycling event has hundreds of kilometres of well thought out EuroVelo cycleways winding throughout…

  • WTB Venture Review – Road Plus TCS Tires

    WTB Venture Review – Road Plus TCS Tires

    Since using the WTB Venture 50 TCS Tires that came with my Kona Sutra LTD, I have got to know how well they perform and what type of terrain they are best suited for. After testing them for over the last 6 months on a number of different types of…

  • Trek 520 vs Trek 920

    Trek 520 vs Trek 920

    The Trek touring bike battle! So which bike is better? We are going to compare each of these well established touring bikes side by side and see what the difference is between them. When it comes to price the Trek 520 is $420 cheaper at $1679 when the Trek 920…

  • Surly Wednesday Vs Ice Cream Truck

    Surly Wednesday Vs Ice Cream Truck

    The Surly fat bike battle! Well which bike is best? We are going to compare these two iconic fat tire bikes side by side and see what the difference is between each. When it comes to price the Wednesday is $450 cheaper at $1550 when the Ice Cream Truck is…